How to Redeem Preorder Bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

If you pre-ordered your copy of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you’ll have a couple of exciting goodies to claim near the start of the game. Here’s how to redeem your pre-order bonuses in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

How to Start Thrown to the Dogs in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

First off, if you pre-ordered *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you’ll be able to embark on a unique quest called Thrown to the Dogs. This quest becomes available as soon as you take control of Naoe and gain access to the expansive open-world for the first time.

To begin, follow the quest marker on your map to locate the dog, then follow it to a farm. Your mission is to find a key hidden underneath a house and then return to the grave site where you initially met the dog. Upon completing these steps, you’ll form a bond with the dog, marking the quest as completed.

If you struggle to find the key, keep an eye out for a small crawlspace at the bottom of the house. Naoe can go prone and crawl through it to retrieve the key. This detail can be easy to miss, so take your time to explore.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses

Upon completing Thrown to the Dogs, you’ll unlock your pre-order bonuses, which include:

• Tsuki-maru as a pet at the Hideout
• 1,000 XP

While these bonuses might seem modest, they add value to your early gameplay experience. Tsuki-maru, though purely aesthetic, adds charm to your Hideout. Meanwhile, the 1,000 XP boost is significant in the early game, providing you with a few Mastery Points to experiment with. Remember, you’ll need to increase your Knowledge level to unlock more skills, but this XP head start is definitely a nice perk.

And that’s how to redeem your pre-order bonuses in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including what happens if you climb the torii gate and a comprehensive list of all main quests, be sure to visit The Escapist.